Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feline chronic enteropathy.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Marsilio, S
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Feline chronic enteropathy is a common problem in older cats that has become more frequent in recent years. This term covers several conditions, including food-responsive enteropathy (a reaction to certain foods), idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (inflammation of the intestines with no known cause), and alimentary small cell lymphoma (a type of cancer affecting the intestines). It can be challenging for veterinarians to tell these conditions apart. The review discusses how vets can approach diagnosing and treating cats with this issue, highlighting the latest tests and treatment options available. While there is still much to learn about the causes, ongoing research is helping to improve how we diagnose and treat these cats.
Abstract
Feline chronic enteropathy is a common disorder, especially in the senior cat population, with rising incidence over the past decade. Feline chronic enteropathy is considered an umbrella term comprising different diseases including food-responsive enteropathy, idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease and alimentary small cell lymphoma. However, differentiation between those diseases is often difficult in practice. This review will discuss the clinical approach to cats with chronic enteropathy, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and pitfalls thereof as well as current therapeutic approaches. Although, much of the etiopathogenesis is still unknown, increased research efforts in this field have brought new insights into diagnostic and therapeutic options for these cats.
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